Perioperative Coordinator (FT, Days) Monterey Park Hospital

Overview

Monterey Park Hospital, a 101-acute care facility located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, is seeking a Perioperative Services Coordinator. This is a full-time, 8-hour day shift position reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services.

Responsibilities

The Perioperative Coordinator supports and coordinates perioperative services across the Operating Room (OR), Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab, and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role combines direct clinical support as a Surgical Technologist with administrative and operational responsibilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective care delivery. The Perioperative Coordinator works closely with perioperative leadership, surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and sterile processing teams to optimize workflow, resource management, and patient outcomes. The Coordinator functions as a Surgical Technologist providing scrub support and relieves techs for lunches and rest breaks as needed, ensures appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and properly prepared for surgical and GI procedures. The Coordinator supports safe patient care practices in the OR, GI Lab, and recovery areas, coordinates workflow between OR, GI, and SPD to promote efficiency and minimize delays. Monitors daily case schedules, addressing staffing, equipment, and supply needs. Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and techs to resolve issues and maintain continuity of care. Process and reconciles daily charges for Surgery, GI, and Recovery. Verifies invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Generate, analyze, and distributes reports related to utilization, costs, and efficiency. Assist in supply chain management by monitoring usage, tracking expenses, and escalating variances. Promotes adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards. Collaborates with SPD leadership to maintain compliance with sterilization and instrumentation protocols. Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with performance initiatives across perioperative services. 

Qualifications

Diploma from an accredited Surgical Tech Program required.

Current Operating Room Technician Certification preferred.

Current BLS (AHA) required. 

3 years of prior work experience in the Operating Room preferred or 3-5 years of Surgical Technician experience required.

Demonstrated knowledge of decontamination and sterilization sciences, surgical supplies, and surgical equipment

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Experience in problem-solving with staff and management

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred